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In the Studio with Houston Artist Caroline Truong
Find Out MoreAs we celebrate the holidays, the New Year, and culture and creativity in our region, we at M-AAA are delighted to introduce our featured artist, Caroline Truong, a painter and mural artist hailing from Houston, Texas. Caroline is one example…
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Alex Arzú’s New CHAT Mural Sparks Connection in Houston
Find Out MoreArt is the universal language. It bridges divides and provides a way for people to connect. Visual artist Alex Arzú appreciates this power. He’s seen it firsthand with his murals around Houston. And it’s why he was excited to create…
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CHAT Mural Ribbon Cutting at Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
Find Out MoreJoin Culture of Health-Advancing Together (CHAT), a Division of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), for a special celebration and ribbon-cutting event to unveil the newest mural addition to the Gulfton Story Trail. We are excited to present “Growth Through Connection” by…
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Q&A with Israel Carranza: Bridging Cultures in Nebraska
Find Out MoreMeet Israel Carranza, a 2024 National Leaders of Color Fellow. He is a Mexican-American artist who has been creating abstract expressionist paintings inspired by his Indigenous Mexican heritage. He has been instrumental in bringing traditional music, dance, and food to…